Return of assets

Personnel and external parties should return all of the organization's assets in their possession upon termination of their employment, contract or agreement.

Purpose

To ensure organizational assets are returned and access rights are revoked when personnel or external parties leave the organization.

Implementation Guidance

Maintain a checklist of assets to be returned upon termination

Include physical assets, credentials, access cards, and devices

Ensure data is backed up and removed from personal devices

Document the return process and obtain confirmation of asset return

Revoke all access rights immediately upon termination

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